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It is best to first clean up your credit reports after the bankrutpcy before applying for new credit. Wait at least 3 months after discharge to start cleaning up any inaccuracies on your reports. You can apply for credit the day after your discharge, but your success rate will not be very good and the interest rate you pay will be very high.

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Q: How long after bankruptcy should one wait to apply for a new credit card?
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Can a person get a credit card for going through bankruptcy?

After bankruptcy one has to rebuild their credit rating. If or how fast one will get a new credit card depends on the issuing company. Alternatively one can apply for a pre-paid credit card.


Can I get credit cards after bankruptcy?

It is possible to recover from a bankruptcy. You should start by getting a secured credit card to rebuild credit. After about seven years you should be able to find a standard credit card that will allow you to get a card.


If you are an additional card holder on a parent's credit card account and you file bankruptcy will the bankruptcy appear on their credit?

The bankruptcy will appear on their credit if you include this card in your bankruptcy. If you leave the card off the bankruptcy, it will not effect their credit.


If a credit card is discharged in a bankruptcy should it still show a balance on a credit report?

It will remain on the report for the required length of time and should be marked "included in bankruptcy."


Can you charge on a credit card that is in your bankruptcy AFTER actually filing bankruptcy?

"Whether a debtor keeps credit cards after filing bankruptcy is up to the credit card company. If you are discharging a credit card they will cancel the card unless you reaffirm the debt. Even if you have a zero balance the credit card company might cancel the card."


Are there any types of credit cards one can get if they have declared bankruptcy?

When in bankruptcy it is not possible to have a credit card. Once the terms of the bankruptcy have been met, some credit card companies will consider issuing a credit card to some people.


If you file bankruptcy will that remove a charge off report from a credit card?

Filing bankruptcy does not remove a charge off report from a credit card on your credit report. It just adds bankruptcy to your credit report.


How long have to apply for a credic card after bankrupt?

You can apply for a credit card immediately after filing for bankruptcy. You are more likely to receive a secured credit card after filing however. If you can wait 6-12 months after filing, you will have a better chance of receiving a positive response.


Can I apply for a credit card now?

Yes you may apply for a credit card. I should warn you though, you may not want to get your hopes up because I have heard that credit card companies are rejecting a lot of people who apply for them due to economic concerns.


You have a zales credit card it is a jewelry credit card can you file bankruptcy on this card along with your other credit cards?

Yes


Should you file for bankruptcy if you can not make credit card payments?

yes noob how dont you know that


How can one apply for a credit card from American Express?

In order to apply for an American Express credit card their website provides an application form. In order to qualify for an American Express credit card you should have a relatively high credit score.